Enjoyed the climbing tips Ruth. Maybe some type of reward, waiting for you after you make the climb, would spur a person on to finish. I remember some years ago my wife and I were climbing a steep mountain in Colorado making our way up to a small lake near the top. We were taking out time making sure we didn't burn ourselves out on the way up. About a quarter of the way up, a group of high school kids went flying by us and some of them turned around and laughed at us. We just kind of laughed at ourselves as we were quite a lot older than them but we knew we would make if we took our time and kept at it. To make a long story short, we passed them by, a short time later, as they were laying down on the ground trying to catch their breath. Needless to say we got the last laugh.
Ha ha ha ha ha! I love those sorts of stories! I had to smile during my last road run: someone running near me was complaining that they felt like an 80 year old, and when I looked ahead there was a runner with a red '80' number on their shirt climbing the hill in front of us super fast :D
It's a slog but always worth it for the views. I am with you on the short steps and plenty of them, I can go all day like that but as soon as I take big steps, I am blowing in minutes. Cheers Alan
Thanks! I've not climbed many LARGE hills before, but I'm going to climb Skiddaw in the lake district next month. I get tired easily, so I'll try them out on my next walk. I'll let you know how my first mountain climbing trip goes!
Ruth thanks for the tips... Most of which I've used which came natural but it's great to hear that.... I take small steps and don't pace myself with other hikers, cos that can often leave one rushing and too tired. Drinking water helps me to keep hydrated, I thirst quickly! I try challenge myself to stop every 3km for 10m and not stop a lot.
When I gain a lot of altitude I get fatigue from thinning oxygen even though I’m physically capable of making the climb. Pacing is important in that circumstance. Those are some beautiful hills you’re climbing! 🤙🏻
Good tips Ruth. I find that transferring stress away from the knees to them big gluteus maximus muscles helps. Great mountains in your clips. All the best over there. Mark
Good point, Mark! How do you usually do that? By pushing on your knees with your hands? (I do sometimes use that "power hiking" strategy on trail runs)
@@RoughingItWithRuth That's interesting Ruth. Me personally when hiking up hill I tension the glutes - I go there if that makes sense. Next time your on the hill feel your buttocks and use them as well as the thigh. You'll notice a release from the knees - a bit like how the Sherpa walk keeping the knees bent as you use the aforementioned muscles. Takes practice! P.S you'll feel it in your lower back to.
I just try to breathe however is most comfortable. It doesn't seem to make much difference to me whether I breathe through my mouth or nose, or whether I follow a particular rhythm. I only started using trekking poles after making this video, but they can help on up hills for sure 😊
Well, its not uphill thats a problem. Just get in shape ! 🏃😁 Its downhill that causes people the most muscular- and blisterproblems, and trippings. I love going up hill. I love that it takes an effort and the pulse goes up.
Yeah, I agree that downhills can be a real killer too! I found that when I started out the uphills were worse, and then as I gained fitness the downhills caused more pain.
Small steps, keep cadence the same - don't turn the uphill into an endurance challenge.... the trick is to continue progress and keep chewing up the mileage... If you are stopping frequently to suck air.... you're not going to make it....
I find it much too difficult to breath through my nose going uphill, but you should be aware of the fact that breathing through your mouth makes your mouth quite dry after a while, so you need to make sure that you drink enough as well.
@@RoughingItWithRuth Not only that, but the nose serves some important physiological functions, namely filtering and moistening the air. Basically helping protect the lungs. Nose breathing for as long as it's possible!
Top tip on the small steps. I've read a number of books from through hikers, etc which had the same advice.
Awesome! It has really helped me :)
WOW very helpful. Eat and drink often also.
Great tip!
Enjoyed the climbing tips Ruth. Maybe some type of reward, waiting for you after you make the climb, would spur a person on to finish.
I remember some years ago my wife and I were climbing a steep mountain in Colorado making our way up to a small lake near the top. We were taking out time making sure we didn't burn ourselves out on the way up. About a quarter of the way up, a group of high school kids went flying by us and some of them turned around and laughed at us. We just kind of laughed at ourselves as we were quite a lot older than them but we knew we would make if we took our time and kept at it. To make a long story short, we passed them by, a short time later, as they were laying down on the ground trying to catch their breath. Needless to say we got the last laugh.
Ha ha ha ha ha! I love those sorts of stories! I had to smile during my last road run: someone running near me was complaining that they felt like an 80 year old, and when I looked ahead there was a runner with a red '80' number on their shirt climbing the hill in front of us super fast :D
I've had that happen several times!
Good video, very on point
Thanks for the good advice Ruth! I'm training to hopefully do a thru hike next year. So learning how to do this properly is very valuable!
Wow, sounds exciting! Good luck with the training 😊
thanks for that. I haven't hiked in a long time so this weekend's scramble taught me a lot. Good tips to think about for next time
I'm so glad that you got to go for a scramble this weekend! Well done!
Really good tips 👍 Thanks
Thanks!
It's a slog but always worth it for the views. I am with you on the short steps and plenty of them, I can go all day like that but as soon as I take big steps, I am blowing in minutes. Cheers Alan
Thanks Alan! Glad you agree :)
Nice video Ruth
Thank you!
Thanks! I've not climbed many LARGE hills before, but I'm going to climb Skiddaw in the lake district next month. I get tired easily, so I'll try them out on my next walk. I'll let you know how my first mountain climbing trip goes!
Good luck with the trip; it sounds amazing! Have fun out there!
@@RoughingItWithRuth Thanks! I went on a walk and tried your tips. They work amazingly! Thanks.
@@fernthefenc7957 Fantastic! Glad they worked for you!
Ruth thanks for the tips... Most of which I've used which came natural but it's great to hear that.... I take small steps and don't pace myself with other hikers, cos that can often leave one rushing and too tired. Drinking water helps me to keep hydrated, I thirst quickly! I try challenge myself to stop every 3km for 10m and not stop a lot.
Great tips, thanks Lerato! Drinking is definitely important!
When I gain a lot of altitude I get fatigue from thinning oxygen even though I’m physically capable of making the climb. Pacing is important in that circumstance.
Those are some beautiful hills you’re climbing! 🤙🏻
Thank you! Yeah, the altitude can make things much much harder!
Good to see a south african😌 this video offered very helpful advice 🌟 we need more like this
Thanks so much for this!
Good tips Ruth. I find that transferring stress away from the knees to them big gluteus maximus muscles helps. Great mountains in your clips. All the best over there. Mark
Good point, Mark! How do you usually do that? By pushing on your knees with your hands? (I do sometimes use that "power hiking" strategy on trail runs)
@@RoughingItWithRuth That's interesting Ruth. Me personally when hiking up hill I tension the glutes - I go there if that makes sense. Next time your on the hill feel your buttocks and use them as well as the thigh. You'll notice a release from the knees - a bit like how the Sherpa walk keeping the knees bent as you use the aforementioned muscles. Takes practice! P.S you'll feel it in your lower back to.
@@WyeExplorer Interesting!
Thanks
Thanks for the tip...BUT HECK NO I’m terrified of steep hills 😂
Ha ha ha! Yeah, I feel terrified sometimes too :D
@:51 --No trekking poles? What about breathing?
I just try to breathe however is most comfortable. It doesn't seem to make much difference to me whether I breathe through my mouth or nose, or whether I follow a particular rhythm. I only started using trekking poles after making this video, but they can help on up hills for sure 😊
Well, its not uphill thats a problem. Just get in shape ! 🏃😁
Its downhill that causes people the most muscular- and blisterproblems, and trippings.
I love going up hill. I love that it takes an effort and the pulse goes up.
Yeah, I agree that downhills can be a real killer too! I found that when I started out the uphills were worse, and then as I gained fitness the downhills caused more pain.
Small steps, keep cadence the same - don't turn the uphill into an endurance challenge.... the trick is to continue progress and keep chewing up the mileage...
If you are stopping frequently to suck air.... you're not going to make it....
Great suggestions!
Not a good idea in Scotland, weather can change in minutes so decisions must be made sooner rather than later
Practise, practise and practise.
What about breathing? Does big inhale work or should it be small inhale. I heared to also through the nose, not through the mouth
I find it much too difficult to breath through my nose going uphill, but you should be aware of the fact that breathing through your mouth makes your mouth quite dry after a while, so you need to make sure that you drink enough as well.
@@RoughingItWithRuth Not only that, but the nose serves some important physiological functions, namely filtering and moistening the air. Basically helping protect the lungs. Nose breathing for as long as it's possible!